EP3C10F256C7N

The EP3C10F256C7N is a Cyclone® III Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) optimized for low-power, cost-sensitive commercial applications. As part of the Cyclone III device family, it combines a mid-range logic capacity with embedded memory and a high I/O count to support compact, integrated system designs.

This device is targeted at high-volume, low-power applications where efficient integration, flexible I/O and modest embedded memory are required. It offers a balance of programmable logic, on-chip RAM and clock management features suitable for consumer, communications and embedded-control designs.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity – 10,320 logic elements for implementing moderate-complexity digital functions and custom logic blocks.
• Embedded Memory – Approximately 0.424 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, FIFOs and small data stores.
• I/O Density – 182 user I/O pins to accommodate parallel interfaces, multiple peripherals and board-level connectivity.
• Low-Power Architecture – Cyclone III family optimizations and TSMC low-power process technology reduce static power for battery-powered and thermally constrained applications.
• Clock Management – Family-level support for up to four PLLs enables robust clock synthesis and distribution for I/O interfaces and system clocks.
• Supply and Operating Range – Core voltage supply 1.15 V to 1.25 V; commercial operating temperature range 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Package & Mounting – 256-LBGA package (supplier device package listed as 256-FBGA 17×17) with surface-mount mounting for compact PCB designs.
• Compliance – RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Portable and Handheld Electronics – Low-power operation and modest logic/memory make this device well suited for battery-aware portable designs requiring custom logic and interface control.
• Communications and Networking – High I/O count and clock-management features support protocol bridging, packet buffering and interface adaptation in mid-range network equipment.
• Instrumentation and Test Equipment – Programmable logic and on-chip RAM enable custom measurement logic, data capture buffering and control tasks in benchtop instruments.
• Embedded Control and User Interfaces – Implement control state machines, peripheral interfaces and display/user interface functions while keeping board area compact with the 256-LBGA package.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated mid-range FPGA: 10,320 logic elements and embedded memory reduce external component count and simplify system architecture.
• Generous I/O capability: 182 user I/Os accommodate multiple parallel interfaces and help minimize external multiplexing or I/O expanders.
• Low-power family design: Cyclone III’s low-power process and power-aware features support lower static power budgets for portable and thermally constrained products.
• Compact package: 256-LBGA / 256-FBGA (17×17) mounting allows for space-efficient PCB layouts in compact commercial equipment.
• Clocking flexibility: Up to four PLLs per device provide the clock synthesis and phase control needed for diverse timing domains and interface requirements.
• Commercial temperature rating: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C to match typical commercial electronic product environments.

Why Choose EP3C10F256C7N?

The EP3C10F256C7N positions itself as a balanced, low-power FPGA option for commercial designs that require moderate logic resources, a substantial I/O complement and embedded memory in a compact package. It is suitable for teams building cost-sensitive, high-volume products where power efficiency and integration reduce BOM and board complexity.

Backed by the Cyclone III device family feature set—including low-power process benefits, clock management resources and a library of family-level IP—this device supports scalable designs and streamlined development for commercial embedded systems and consumer applications.

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